Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
1 billion was the value of Brazil's first sovereign bond dedicated to the bioeconomy, issued in 2022 (Ministry of Economy Brazil, 2023).
Some 45,000 jobs are generated by the biodiesel sector, highlighting its socioeconomic impact in the interior of Argentina (Cámara Argentina de Biocombustibles, 2023).
By 15 % annually, biodiesel production grew between 2018 and 2022, generating significant economic benefits in rural areas (Federación Nacional de Biocombustibles de Colombia, 2023).
A 70% reduction in the use of fossil fuels has enabled this process, in addition to improving waste management and generating income from the sale of surplus electricity (ECLAC, 2022).
More than 40% energy savings and 35% lower emissions confirm the viability of biofuels in livestock farming (Foundation for Agricultural Innovation, 2023).
Between 80% and 90% of forest-related businesses in the majority of developing countries are small and locally operated, with small-scale enterprises accounting for over half of all employment in the forest sector (Sarmiento, 2025).
12 additional months represents the transition period introduced by the European Union in December 2024, requiring compliance by December 30, 2025, for large and medium-sized companies and by June 30, 2026, for micro and small enterprises (Sarmiento, 2025).
Only 2.5% of the final price of coffee reaches farmers for their work in cultivation and harvesting, while the roasting process and marketing represent 90% (EOM, 2024).
Coffee production has increased 75% since 1990 due to the growth of global wealth (EOM, 2024).
Coffee consumption grows between 2% and 2.5% annually (EOM, 2024).
